(3) 4-6 Shivers! series. Illustrated by Anthony Holden. In book two, scaredy-cat boy pirate Shivers's ship is seized by Mayor President until Shivers can bring her the elusive Treasure Torch. With bestie Margo and fish Albee, Shivers embarks on an epic adventure that includes a hotdog-eating contest, a Frank convention, and, of course, traversing the seas. Readers will love Shivers's sweet disposition, fierce loyalty, and unlikely heroism. Slapstick illustrations add humor.

Reviewer: Kari Allen

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Anthony Holden. Shivers isn't a very good pirate--he's scared of everything. But when his family is captured, Shivers is the only one who can save them. Margo, the police chief's daughter, comes along for the ride. Frequently laugh-out-loud funny (e.g., Shivers is even afraid of pepperoni pizza, a.k.a. "deadly spotted cheese bread"), it's an endearing story with an unlikely hero readers will cheer for.

Reviewer: Kari Allen